Congress blames Modi government. “calibrated surrender” to China

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh. | Photo credit: Murali Kumar K

Congress on Friday (July 3, 2026) alleged that the Union government’s “calibrated capitulation” to China continues even as India’s trade deficit with the country reaches record levels “destroying large parts of industry”.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X that said India had allowed four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with factories in the country to participate in government tenders for critical power projects.

In his post, Mr Ramesh said: “The Modi government’s calculated capitulation to China continues even as India’s trade deficit with the country reaches record levels and destroys large parts of our industry, especially small and medium enterprises.” According to him, China’s provocative actions in relation to Arunachal Pradesh are unabated.

“The world’s largest hydroelectric project at Medog continues and threatens India’s water security in relation to the Brahmaputra. Traditional Indian patrolling and pastoral rights in many places in eastern Ladakh have been surrendered,” Mr Ramesh said.

On June 19, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi “infamously gave China a clean chit publicly” even after 20 members of the Indian Armed Forces were martyred in Ladakh, he said. China’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s actions during Operation Sindoor was acknowledged by the Deputy Chief of Army Staff and is documented, the Congress leader said, adding, “Yet the ‘capitulation’ to China continues apace.”

Published – 03 Jul 2026 23:10 IST